Santiago de Compostela · Outside the old town
Museum of the Galician People
A museum of Galician culture and ways of life, in the former convent of San Domingos de Bonaval. It is a quieter indoor stop.
- 1 h 40
- €5
- Booking: not needed
- Outside the old town
Data checked on November 2, 2026
The museum is housed in the old convent of San Domingos de Bonaval and shows the culture and daily life of Galicia. Temporary exhibitions are free. The museum is free on Sundays and on 18 May, 25 July and 29 October.
What to look for
- Galician culture and daily life
- The former convent building
- Free temporary exhibitions
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Thursday | 11:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Friday | 11:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Saturday | 11:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Sunday | 11:00 am–2:00 pm |
Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 to 18:00, Sunday and holidays 11:00 to 14:00. On 24 and 31 December and 5 January it opens 11:00 to 14:00. Closed on Mondays, 1 January and 25 December.
Source: Museo do Pobo Galego (Xunta de Galicia), checked November 2, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €5. General admission is 5 euros and the concession rate is 2 euros. Students under 18 and unemployed visitors enter free, and so does everyone on Sundays.
Getting there
Tip
Allow a quiet hour and plan it for a wet day, since it is indoors and rarely busy.
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